2026 Regular Session
HB 5127
Allowing the Secretary of State’s office to transmit electronically the total ballots cast, counted, and rejected
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia county boards of canvassers to electronically transmit to the Secretary of State the total number of ballots cast, counted, and rejected after each election. The data must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. This change aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of election reporting.
Key provisions
- County boards of canvassers must electronically transmit ballot totals to the Secretary of State.
- The data must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.
- The requirement applies to all ballots cast, counted, and rejected.
- A 48-hour period exists after a county board declares results before the Secretary of State receives the electronic transmission.
- Candidates can demand a recount within 48 hours of a county board’s declaration.
- Ballots must be resealed and endorsed after a recount.
- The Secretary of State notifies relevant boards of the final county’s results.
- Records must be preserved for 22 months, with destruction allowed if no contest exists.
Who is affected
- County Boards of Canvassers
- West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office
- County Election Officials
- Candidates
- Voters
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for electronic transmission of ballot totals.
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